APSU music professor Gail Robinson-Oturu to perform in Hopkinsville on Saturday
September 28, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Acclaimed soprano and Austin Peay State University professor of music Gail Robinson-Oturu will join composer and pianist Roland Carter at 7:30pm on September 29th for a special concert, “Music of the Heart,” at the Alhambra Theatre in Hopkinsville, KY.
The event, sponsored by the Pennyroyal Arts Council, will kick off that community’s Alhambra Concert Series. [Read more]
Etcetera art exhibit comes to APSU on October 8th
September 27, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Artist Jennifer Oliphant wants to create a new appreciation for the beauty of everyday objects. That’s what she has in mind when she sets out to capture images with her camera.
“My inspiration for these projects comes from finding gratitude everyday,” she said. “In finding things to be grateful for, I also began to notice extreme beauty in objects that mostly go unnoticed. Details, not the whole, are what are important to me at this time in my life.” [Read more]
39th Annual Tennessee Entomological Society Meeting in Nashville October 11th and 12th
September 27, 2012
Clarksville, TN – For nearly four decades, scientists and insect enthusiasts have gathered in the fall to share research and discuss their common interest in all things bugs.
On the weekend of October 11th and 12th, the tradition continues with the 39th Annual Meeting of the Tennessee Entomological Society at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville. [Read more]
Austin Peay’s Phi Kappa Phi chapter collecting books for Candy for the Mind
September 26, 2012
Clarksville, TN – As you shop for groceries, Halloween goodies and other items, remember to pick up a new book or two to donate to the annual Candy for the Mind project at Austin Peay State University.
For the 10th consecutive Halloween, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) at APSU is collecting new and gently used children’s books for its Candy for the Mind project. Members of the campus and local community are invited to support this effort through donations of books or funds for the purchase of books.
G.H.O.S.T. at APSU
Poet Helena Mesa to read from debut collection at APSU on October 11th
September 26, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – In the spring of 2006, Austin Peay State University’s literary journal, Zone 3, published the poem, “Sway This Night,” by Pittsburgh native Helena Mesa. That work is now part of Mesa’s acclaimed new collection, “Horse Dance Underwater,” which former Maryland Poet Laureate Michael Collier called a “virtuosic first book” that leaves readers “breathless, exhilarated and transformed.” [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County High School Freshmen to Get Graduation Motivation
September 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The 100% Graduation is Clarksville’s Business committee and presenting business sponsors announce the first ever Get Motivated…2016 assembly for all Clarksville-Montgomery County freshmen.
This assembly will be held at the Dunn Center on the campus of Austin Peay State University with all high schools on Thursday, September 27th from 10:00am–11:00am. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University’s 2012 Homecoming features two sports events open to public
September 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University National Alumni Association will sponsor both a golf tournament and 5K scholarship run during Homecoming 2012, and those will be open to the public.
The 34th Annual Homecoming Golf Tournament will be at 8:00am, Friday, October 26th at Swan Lake Golf Course. Cost is $60.00 per person, and advance registration is required. Fee includes ditty bag, refreshments on the golf course and light lunch. The event is sponsored by Budweiser of Clarksville. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Provost Lecture Series discusses students’ critical thinking skills in writing
September 24, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The effects of an intended audience on students’ critical thinking skills in writing assignments will be the topic of the next Provost Lecture Series at Austin Peay State University.
Dr. Gray Kane, faculty development analyst in APSU’s Center for Teaching and Learning, will present “Intended Audience and Critical Thinking Skills” at 3:00pm, Thursday, September 27th in the Morgan University Center, Room 303.
All sessions of the Provost Lecture Series are free and open to the public. [Read more]
Traces Brings Eerie Sense of Nostalgia to Customs House Museum
September 24, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Local photographer Greg Sand comes across as a shy, somewhat mysterious guy. The same can be said of his latest photography series. Traces (on exhibit in the Planters Bank Peg Harvill Gallery through October) is a suite of sixteen digital images.
At first glance the viewer is reminded of old family photos from the 60s. Upon further inspection one finds only the shadows and reflections of people who were once present. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University All State cartoonist Christy Walker finalist for National Award
September 23, 2012
Clarksville, TN – For the first time in its 81-year history, a staff member of Austin Peay State University’s student newspaper, The All State, has been named a finalist for college media’s top prize.
Christy Walker, editorial cartoonist for the newspaper, was named a finalist for an individual Pacemaker award, presented annually to the country’s top college journalists and college media outlets. [Read more]
